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The incidence was quite unfortunate it should be properly investigated and the culprit punished.

May the Lord comfort his family

Kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for extending the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service and recognising her achievements. Continuity is meaningful when backed by measurable progress, institutional reforms and a commitment to national service.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has described President Bola Tinubu as a visionary leader whose policies are intended to have long term and lasting positive impact.

The minister said this at the closing ceremony of the Specialised Boarder Control and Immigration Management System (BCIMS) Training at the Immigration Headquarters on Friday in Abuja.

Tunji-Ojo noted that Tinubu under the renewed hope agenda, was building a system that would stand the test of time and be in full effect even after he was out of office.
President Bola Tinubu has never been about the immediate, but the future. He understands that the most prosperous nations do not boil, cook, and eat their seeds, they plant them.

“What this president is doing is planting the seed so that there will be abundance for the future,” he said.

The minister said that Tinubu acknowledged that he would not be in office forever, but institutions would remain forever and what mattered was what would be handed down through generations.

He commended the president for putting an end to backlogs of promotions, noting that no fewer than 50,000 personnel had gained new ranks and offices in the span of three years.

“It has never happened before, but Tinubu did it. He also increased the volume of recruitment, where we now have no fewer that 40,000 new recruits at once.

“When it comes to salary increment, Mr President has done it. In terms of hazard allowances, peculiar allowance, he also did,” he said.

Tunji-Ojo also praised Tinubu for his dedication to the welfare of both active and retired personnel, highlighting the increase in pension of retired Comptroller- Generals of Immigration.
Previously, CGs had a pension of about N130,000, it was not encouraging. But what did the president do? He signed, and approved salary for life for CGs and DCGs.

This president has cared for the services more than any president in the history of Nigeria. He has given you his all.

“And all he asks from us in the service is to do our jobs well and make Nigerians happy. Everything we have asked of him, he has done. This the least we can do,” he added.

PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE RESPONDS SWIFTLY TO CHOLERA OUTBREAK AT KURMAWA CUSTODIAL CENTRE, KANO



The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that a recent outbreak of cholera at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kano, has been contained. The outbreak was confirmed through laboratory investigation on the 23rd of September 2026, by NCoS medical team at the facility and the Kano State Public Health authorities.


The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, pcc, who was immediately briefed, directed that every necessary measure be sustained to protect the lives, health and welfare of inmates and personnel. The Service regrets that the outbreak claimed two lives; one at the facility and the other at the Kano State Infectious Deceases Hospital.


The Controller-General extends heartfelt condolences over the unfortunate loss of lives.


The incident was first detected on 17th September, 2026, when an inmate presented with vomiting and diarrhea and immediately admitted and treated at the Centre's medical facility. By the next morning, the medical team immediately activated emergency medical protocols while intensifying medical intervention and monitoring


These coordinated interventions successfully brought the outbreak under control. Importantly, no further mortality has been recorded since the diagnosis.


The Service has initiated additional preventive measures, in collaboration with Kano State Government, as part of broader efforts aimed at preventing future occurrences.


The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to reassure the public that healthcare services remain available across custodial facilities through qualified medical personnel, while continuous disease surveillance, early detection and prompt medical response are being strengthened in collaboration with relevant public health authorities.


The Controller-General has further directed a team of senior medical personnel from the Service National Headquarters to proceed to the facility for sustained monitoring of the situation and reaffirmed the Service's commitment to ensuring that all persons in custody are treated humanely, with their health, dignity and welfare protected in accordance with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, and established correctional standards.


The Service appreciates the concern expressed by members of the public and encourages reliance on verified information disseminated through official channels as it continues to provide timely updates where necessary.


E Signed
JN Osuji
Chief Superintendent of Corrections
Service Public Relations Officer.
26th September, 2026.

This is commendable effort by Nigerian immigration services. There has been lots of success recorded for this intervention

This is a commendable effort. It is necessary that all officers involved be held accountable as it will remind all officers to always discharge their duties with utmost care

It is necessary for cause of death to be examined to prevent future occurrence

The death of this minners needs investigation and the the conditions of detention (environment), medical attention provided, and other relevant circumstances surrounding the incident.

Congratulations. A well deserved award for the minister of interior

The Nigeria Immigration Service has disclosed that 2,296 Nigerians were enrolled in the first week of the service’s Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom.

The Service noted that the enrolment figure was achieved across the London and Manchester Centres, according to a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to the NIS, the exercise, which commenced on September 7, 2026, has witnessed a sustained turnout and a steady processing of applicants with confirmed appointments across both centres.

The statement, titled ‘United Kingdom Special Passport Intervention Exercise: Week One Review,’ read, “The Nigeria Immigration Service Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom has recorded remarkable progress in its first week, with a total of 2,296 applicants successfully enrolled across the London and Manchester Centres.

The exercise commenced on 7th September, 2026 and has witnessed sustained turnout and the steady processing of applicants with confirmed appointments across the London and Manchester Centres.

“Within the first six operational days, a total of 2,296 applicants were successfully enrolled. A breakdown shows 587 applicants processed at the London Centre and 1,709 applicants processed at the Manchester Centre,” with the daily enrolment figures for the week, from September 7-12, 2026.

The statement noted that the Service’s Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, in an effort to ensure effective oversight and quality Service Delivery, “undertook a working visit to the Special Passport Intervention Centres in Manchester and London.”
The visit, it said, was for the NIS boss to assess the exercise, meet with the Nigerian community, and to ensure that the intervention delivers efficient, responsive and seamless passport services to all applicants.

According to the statement, the exercise is still in progress at the London and Manchester Centres, as it assured applicants with confirmed intervention appointments of service.

He has a long record of success that span beyond Ondo state.
He is a role model for youths in leadership position

One thing is clear the ministry of interior wasn't responsible for the extra fees.

This clarification is timely. We do appreciate your efforts on this passport intervention

The process seems smooth and easy. It just for every applicants to find their suitable location

Nigerians needs to be conscious and deliberate about political aspirants through their actions and words. Atiku should know better ignorant is an can't be an excuse on his part and building his campaign on lies 😔.
Thank you for the clarification sir

We need more innovative leaders that are excellent oriented not those that are into "business as usual".

Prioritize verifying every information

The ministry of interior under this administration has consistently proven that Nigeria has all it takes to be great

Nigeria is really improving in her international passport

Keeping offenders with bailable offences will not just lead to overcrowding but wastage of resources

US travelers to now submit Nigeria visa applications at embassy, third-party scrapped
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has terminated its contract with its third-party visa processing partner in the United States, forcing applicants to now submit their paperwork directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions.

Prior to the sudden change, Online Integrated Solutions (OIS Services) managed the collection and processing of Nigerian visa applications across its various centers in the US.

However, a statement released on Thursday by NIS Public Relations Officer Akinsola Akinlabi confirmed that the operator’s services have been discontinued with immediate effect.

The immigration agency did not provide a reason for the abrupt termination.

“Travelers seeking Nigerian visas are now required to submit their applications directly at the embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC, or at the consulates of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta until further notice,” Akinlabi said.

Akinlabi assured the public that both the embassy and the consulates have implemented necessary measures to guarantee a smooth transition, promising that the submission, processing, and approval of visas will continue without disruption.

Applicants are urged to closely monitor the official communication channels of both the NIS and the Nigerian missions in the US for any future updates regarding application guidelines.

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Nigerians are not hard to please just do the right thing and your praise will be on the lip of all. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a great choice of the minister of interior.

Nothing beats comfort or convenience. You can apply at your own convenience

Nothing beats the comfort of having things done at ones convenience. This is what contactless passport is doing

If only they will accept and support him when the time comes.

If only they will accept and support him when the time comes

If only they will accept and support him when the time comes.

If only they will accept and support him when the time comes

Nigerians both in prison and those freed deserves at least basic resource. I look forward to Nigeria where basic human needs is placed above selfishness